upcoming classes and lectures
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Lectures101 Sewing and Quilting Tips and Tricks -- whether you're new to the needle or you've sewn a million stitches, you're bound to learn something in this fast paced, fun lecture! Hold on to your seat -- they'll come at you pretty fast! Good thing there's a handout!
Fearless Free-Motion Lecture -- This is a great option if you have a large group but still want the nuts and bolts of the Fearless Free Motion workshop. You will learn how to set yourself up for success when starting out as a free motion quilter. Bindings, Labels, and Sleeves, Oh My! -- They aren't the most exciting parts of quiltmaking, but they are essential. Learn different techniques for binding your quilts, including joining the ends, binding with minky, and more! Also learn about several different styles of labels, and how to make and apply hanging sleeves.
Tuffets from First Stitch to Last Staple -- Want to have a large group learn the basics of tuffet-making? You'll see how easy it really is!
McTavishing Lecture -- As a certified McTavishing instructor, I will show you how to easily to this super fun, fluid background filler.
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Class Descriptions
Tuffet Class -- Tuffets are hot right now! In this class, you will make your very own tuffet! During the first session, we work on the tuffet top using pre-printed foundation piecing. It's easy sewing. If you've ever sewn before, you can make this tuffet top! In the second class, we construct the tuffet itself. The best part is, you walk out of class with a completed tuffet! This class works best as two sessions of four hours each, or as a weekend retreat.
I currently teach this class at Blue Bar Quilts in Middleton, Mill House Quilts in Waunakee, and Sunshine Stitches in Belvidere, IL Note: If you've already taken a class and you're making an additional tuffet at the second part of a shop class, or you're attending a retreat, please click here to submit your preference for feet. Thank you! 
Beginning Paper Piecing -- Once you learn this technique, you will open up a whole new category of patterns, including the very popular animal patterns by Violet Craft. In this class you will learn paper piecing as we make one wedge of this fun quilt.
I currently teach this class at Blue Bar Quilts in Middleoton. 
Beginning Free-Motion Quilting -- Step into the world of free motion quilting! In this class you’ll learn to baste your quilt and use a walking foot, but the focus will be on free motion quilting. Learn several different patterns suitable for beginners. With a little practice, you’ll be quilting those unfinished projects in to time. Let’s start turning those tops into quilts!
Beginning Quiltmaking -- This class is for students who know the basics of how to use their machine (how to wind a bobbin, set the stitch length, etc.) but have never taken a quiltmaking class before (or haven't taken one in a long time). In this class, students learn all of the basics, including rotary cutting, quarter-inch piecing, strip piecing, nesting seams, proper border technique, basting, straight-line quilting, and binding. This class works best at five or six sessions of two or more hours each, but it can be modified to fit your shop's needs.
I currently teach this class at Blue Bar Quilts in Middleton and Mill House Quilts in Waunakee. |
Other classes
Do you want a class but don't see it here? No problem! I can design a class around a specific pattern or technique your students would like to learn! I have experience in all of the following categories:
English Paper Piecing
Quilt math
Fabric selection/color
Fabric dyeing
Basic bagmaking
Wonky piecing
Raw edge or other machine applique
PaintStiks (basic)
Beading on fabric
Y seams
Needle felting
Couching and embellishing
Do you want a class but don't see it here? No problem! I can design a class around a specific pattern or technique your students would like to learn! I have experience in all of the following categories:
English Paper Piecing
Quilt math
Fabric selection/color
Fabric dyeing
Basic bagmaking
Wonky piecing
Raw edge or other machine applique
PaintStiks (basic)
Beading on fabric
Y seams
Needle felting
Couching and embellishing
McTavishing -- As a certified McTavishing instructor, I will teach you how to master this popular filler. You will not only learn basic McTavishing, you will also learn several variations. Three hours, hands on.
Flower Power -- This retro-modern pattern goes together quickly and easily using a special circle ruler. You'll learn both blocks used for this quilt during class. This class is suitable for someone who has never done applique before.
T-shirt Quilt Techniques -- Everyone has them, but no one wants to get rid of them! It's time to take those old t-shirts out of storage and make something useful from them! In the first part of class we learn to work with the shirts, and in the second part we work on layouts. No two t-shirt quilts are the same, and no two t-shirt quilt classes are the same.
Campfire Messenger Bag -- This adorable fully-lined cross-body bag features several pockets, and your choice of closures. Some pockets have zippers, so you'll learn those techniques as well. The flap can feature your favorite print, or even a bit of patchwork or a block!
Fearless Free-Motion: Gain Confidence in your Quilting -- This class is an excellent supplement to a machine quilting class. It's very slowly paced, and designed to help beginning quilters find the best pattern for them to get over that learning curve. No feathers, just fun! This is a three hour hands-on workshop or can be taught as a one hour lecture.
Victorian Feathers -- Students will learn these fun feathers in a variety of different shaped spaces, including free-form fillers. This is also a Karen McTavish-certified class. Three hours, hands on.